listed previews
Diamond D has enlisted an impressive array of artists for his next release 'The Diam Piece'. The legendary producer invited Pharoahe Monch, Hi-Tek, The Pharcyde, Grand Daddy I.U., Chi-Ali, Masta Ace, Guilty Simpson, etc., etc. Out on Dymond Mine Records August 26th. Peep the first video off the record.
POSTED 07|14|2014
Busdriver prepares the release of 'Perfect Hair' on Big Dada Recordings. 'The album vibrates, oscillating between journalistic extremes du jour, occupying a space few have let rap extend to. It is neither cheerful nor depressing.' The record features Aesop Rock, Danny Brown, Open Mike Eagle and Pegasus. Additional production by Jeremiah Jae, Mono/Poly and many more. 'On Perfect Hair, Busdriver defies the betted ante.' Check 'Ego Death'.
POSTED 07|10|2014
Statik Selektah, the hardest working DJ/producer/label owner of the industry, prepares the release of 'What Goes Around' in association with Duck Down Records. The album holds features by Action Bronson, Royce da 5'9", Black Thought, Joey Badass, Freddie Gibbs, Skyzoo and Torae a.o. Check out the first, sax-infested single off the record: 'Carry On'.
POSTED 07|09|2014
Common will release his upcoming album on July 22nd through Def Jam. The ten track effort will be entirely produced by No I.D. The deluxe version holds three more tunes. Features by Lil Herb, Cocaine 80s, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra & Dreezy, Elijah Blake and Vince Staples. Play 'Kingdom'.
POSTED 07|06|2014
In 2004, Cali Agent Planet Asia connected with Orlando producer/MC TzariZM. Ten years later, they release the collabo 'Via Satellite', 'an album for the true-schoolers and fans of hardcore boom-bap soundscapes.' The record features Rockness Monstah, Casual (of Hieroglyphics); Killer Ben, MidaZ The Beast, Montage One, Oh No, Prodigal Sunn (of Sunz Of Man), Purple Kloud, and Tristate. Beats by -of course- TzariZM and IMAKEMADBEATS. Check out 'All Jokes Aside'.
POSTED 07|06|2014
Zion I producer Amp Live prepares the release of 'Headphone Concerto' on August 5. It's 'a modern twist on a classical concerto. Amp Live's new LP consists of three distinct movements and, like a concerto, can be listened to in three parts.' The LP features Dom from Big Gigantic, Eric Rachmany from Rebelution, Prof (Rhymesayers), and Sol, a.o. Check 'Penny Nickel Dime'.
POSTED 07|05|2014
Dilated Peoples return with 'Directors Of Photography' on Rhymesayers Entertainment. The album features Aloe Blacc (of Emanon), Catero, Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No), Sick Jacken and Vince Staples. Produced by DJ Premier, Evidence, and DJ Babu. The LP 'shows how the group has been able to remain loyal to its signature sound, style and sentiment while adding new and dramatic artistic wrinkles to its already-extensive musical repertoire.'
POSTED 07|01|2014
Philladelphia lyricist MarQ Spekt teams up with New York producer Blockhead for 'JustPlayWitIt'. 'Over Blockheads's sirty yet sophisticated production. MarQ Spekt throws a little dirt on the game'. Check out the latest single off the album 'SumOfItsParts'.
POSTED 06|13|2014
You know Has-Lo from 'In Case I Don't Make It' and Castle from 'Gasface'. Both they did 'Return Of The Gasface'. Now, the 'employers of the year' prepare the release of their first studio collabo LP 'Live Like You're Dead'. 'It’s reaching for the nearest vice, and scheming on a hoodrat in yoga pants.' Check out the track 'Go To Work'. Out July 29th digital, and on CD August 5th.
POSTED 06|13|2014
Skyzoo and Torae connect to bring you their long-awaited collabo album 'Barrel Brothers'. With features from DJ Premier, !llmind, Jahlil Beats, Black Milk, Sean Price, Blu, Guilty Simpson, Oh No, and more. Check out the 12-minute sampler of the full project and the first video of the record, 'Blue Yankee Fitted'.
POSTED 05|13|2014
Set to release May 13th on Urbnet Records is Canadian/worldwide rapper Moka Only's newest solo effort 'Sex Money Moka'. On 19 sexy tracks, Moka has gathered guest features by the likes of LMNO, Mr. Brady, Dave PSY, Korry Deez and Jon Rogers. Stream the first single 'Always Happy'.
POSTED 05|08|2014
The Roots are set to release their next album May 19th on Def Jam. 'It’s another concept album in the spirit of undun, but it’s not just about just one kind of character' Black Thought says about the LP. 'We create quite a few different characters'. The album will feature Nina Simone, Mary Lou Williams and Michel Chion. Stream the album.
POSTED 04|25|2014Editor's pick
